Things you seldom notice when the engine is running

[CalG]

The fuel pump on the Kohler K582 fitted to the Bolens HT-23 is failing. (well, failed now)

The engine would start, but then die, not to restart without fueling from a squirt bottle down the carb bore.

So I towed the Bolens into the shop for a look see. (I've replaced the fuel pump some years back for the same reason)

Well, when pushing the tractor to the desired spot in the shop. engine off. I heard a "clink", that I didn't like.

Lug nuts on the right hand front wheel were all loose! No reasons why or how, but I seldom check lug nuts! And when the engine is going, I never could hear that "CLINK"!

All better now, just "sharing". ;-)

 

[Wagtail]

Sharing is a good thing, Mate.

I try to remember to torque wrench all of the lugs annually, but it's tales like this that drives the point home to all who read it.